Training Captain- EMS

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

20h

About The Position

Manages training activities and instructors for Fire Rescue personnel assigned to the training division. Coordinates training schedules through the Division Chief - Training and appropriate operational officers. Serves as the program director for the in-house EMS program.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
7 years of service or greater at Hall County Fire Rescue
National Registry Paramedic
Associate's degree
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
NPQ Firefighter 2
Defensive driving
Fire Officer I
Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II within 2 years of accepting position
Blue Card
Blue Card instructor within 2 years of accepting position
National Registry Paramedic
Valid class F Driver’s License
CPR / BLS provider certification
ACLS Certification
PALS Certification
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods related to EMS training and safety.
Knowledge of how to obtain the State of Georgia EMS instructor/coordinator.
Knowledge of the State and National EMS recertification process.
Knowledge of the requirements for certification in all firefighter and EMS level classifications.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to emergency medical training.
Knowledge of the requirements for certification of all EMS classifications.
Knowledge of record keeping practices.
Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to develop programs to suit the needs of the department.
Ability to develop and manage training programs.
Ability to develop assignments, certifications, and courses in EPR Fireworks LMS.
Ability to lead, develop, and mentor training officers/instructors.
Ability to perform an accurate inventory.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with all departmental personnel.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to ensure a safe work environment for all employees, guests, visitors and from other departments.
Ability to work within a team, as a contributing team member in a small but dynamic departmental division ADA

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Chief Training Officer designation through the Center of Public Safety Excellence
EMS instructor (AEMT/Paramedic)
Live fire instructor
Pressurized Container Fire Control instructor
Fire Instructor III
ACLS instructor
PALS instructor
BLS instructor

Responsibilities

Exercises general supervision of the training officers/instructors assigned to the training division.
Establishes and maintains training objectives for all personnel as outlined by the Division Chief - Training.
Recommends, develops, and implements training of personnel to assure adherence to outside regulatory agencies’ standards.
Monitors and coordinates continuing education for EMS training in compliance with the State of Georgia.
Assures all certified employees meet state requirements for EMS recertification.
Serves as the program director for in-house EMS programs.
Assists with fire recertification and training as needed.
Reviews, updates, and posts training records for department personnel.
Coordinates training schools and classes as deemed appropriate by the Division Chief - Training.
Assists the Division Chief - Training in preparing annual budget requests.
Assists with budgeting, planning, and management of the daily operations as well as the long-term strategic planning of assigned special operations teams.
Works closely with assigned members to ensure a quality recruit training academy is consistent with nationally accepted standards including NFPA and ISO
Stay up to date on evolving EMS trends and best practices.
Acts as the liaison for any outside EMS training.
Research innovative ideas and current trends to deliver quality EMS training.
Serves as the department representative; attends and participates in meetings with other county departments, government agencies, or external customers.
Perform other related duties as required related to the training division.
Operates within the rules and regulations of the department including Human Resources guidelines.
Operate as necessary to assist in disaster events, potentially staffing the Emergency Operations Center.
Plan and execute inter-departmental activities for disaster training, to include local, state or federal agencies.
May fill in for the Division Chief - Training in their absence.
Performs other relevant work as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.